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Local News, News

Data: Population boom in Lafayette Twp.; reality, not so much

ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com

Jun 10, 2017

From 2010 to 2016, the four-county region experienced a decline or no change in population, except for Lafayette Township in McKean County. The Center...

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Local News, News

Study: McKean County tops region in alcohol purchases

ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com

Dec 01, 2016

At least some individuals in McKean County could easily pass off as wine connoisseurs, or of whiskey, vodka and rum. McKean County tops other counties...

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Local & Social

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Outdoors, Sports

Outdoors: E-bikes be wise, beware

By WADE ROBERTSON

November 5, 2026

E-bikes have taken off in popularity and design. There are models that can reach 50 mph and some have battery life of well over 25 miles. My legs have...

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Round the Square

‘Round the Square: ‘I might just fade into Bolivian’

November 5, 2026

SPEECH: We've shared some malapropisms in previous columns, but we came across some more that gave us a laugh. We must confess, though, for this first...

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Football, Local Sports

District IX All-Star teams announced by Region

By JO WANKEL - Era Sports Writer

November 4, 2026

Smethport had three players recognized and Coach Ryan Yingling taking Coach of the Year honors in Region 4 for 2026. Meanwhile for Region 2, Port Alle...

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Local Sports, Volleyball

Port Allegany volleyball banquet

Jo Wankel

November 4, 2026

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Basketball, Local Sports

Fretz Lady Owls sweep Kane

November 4, 2026

The Fretz Lady Owls continued their strong play Wednesday evening, sweeping Kane in junior high girls basketball action. The 7th grade Lady Owls turne...

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